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V157 KTG

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

177,471 mi
Last recorded177,471 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 KTG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 177,471 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 May 2016 177,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle loose undertray (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 171,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

rear exhaust mount broken, but system is still adaquately supported

Fail 24 Feb 2015 171,707 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

rear exhaust mount broken, but system is still adaquately supported

Pass 13 Mar 2014 164,824 miles

EML light on

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant low

position of parking sensor wireing

rear exhaust mount poor

weak pattern ns headlight

Fail 5 Mar 2014 164,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

EML light on

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant low

position of parking sensor wireing

rear exhaust mount poor

weak pattern ns headlight

Pass 12 Feb 2013 159,556 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 154,814 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on,parking sensor wiring loose.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 154,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine management light on,parking sensor wiring loose.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 150,670 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 150,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 147,281 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 147,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 137,122 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Sep 2008 137,082 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2007 125,098 miles

advisories still the same as original test number---640282247227

Fail 30 Aug 2007 124,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f indicator lens cracked.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate damaged.

n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm lower ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 102,199 miles

all tyres inner edges worn

Fail 23 Jan 2006 102,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all tyres inner edges worn

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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V157 KTG is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2000 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 120,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V157 KTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V157 KTG is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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